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The leading Fedora book-over a quarter of a million copies sold of previous editions! What better way to learn Fedora 11 than with the leading Fedora book from the best-selling Linux author, Christopher Negus with Eric Foster Johnson? Whether you're new to Linux or an advanced user, this power-packed guide is loaded with what you need. Install, run, and manage the latest version of Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux-then polish your system administration skills and get up to speed on the very latest in networking, desktop, and server enhancements. Master the Linux shell, file system, and text editor; how to set up users and automate system tasks; and much more in over a thousand pages of step-by-step instruction. Boot the full DVD of Fedora 11, including almost all binary code packages, or do a Live Install of the CD for rescuing, troubleshooting, or installing Fedora. Fedora is a free, open source Linux operating system sponsored by Red Hat as an open source community project; the technological innovations from the Fedora Project are then implemented in Red Hat's commercial offering, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Covers step-by-step instructions for making Linux installation simple and painless; how to take advantage of the desktop interface (including coverage of AIGLX); and how to use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor Also covers setting up users; automating system tasks; backing up and restoring files; dealing with the latest security issues and threats; using and customizing the desktop menus, icons, window manager, and xterm; and how to create and publish formatted documents with Linux applications The DVD and CD that come with the book include Fedora Linux 11 and an official Fedora 11 LiveCD (bootable and installable) This is the book you need to succeed with Fedora 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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Get tomorrow's Linux technology today in Fedora 11

Fedora is the best cutting-edge Linux operating system available. Install it on your own desktop or personal server and you'll have your hands on the latest Linux technology. Learn to use it today and you'll be ready for upcoming enterprise Linux systems when they arrive. Install, configure, and use Fedora as anything from a desktop to an Internet server. Use this book as a guide to installing or running Fedora from the included DVD and Live CD.

Set up Fedora or Red Hat Enterprise Linux to:

• Create encrypted file systems, use lightweight desktops, and try online games with new features in Fedora

• Navigate your computer with GNOME®, KDE®, Xfce, or Sugar (One Laptop Per Child) Desktops

• Manage and use documents, spreadsheets, presentations, music, and images

• Connect easily to your network with NetworkManager

• Draw from massive online Fedora and third-party software repositories

• Build an Internet server with e-mail, Web, DNS, FTP, and database services

What's on the DVD and CD-ROM?

Official Fedora 11 install DVD

Official Fedora 11 GNOME desktop live/install CD

System Requirements: Please see the Preface and Appendix A for details and complete system requirements.

New in Fedora 11

• Ext4 file systems

• RPM 4.6

• Cortado streaming video

• Improved webcam support

• Connection sharing with NetworkManager

• Better printer support

Graphical administration tools make configuration easy

Spin, wobble, or twist with desktop effects

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